According to a new study conducted in the UK, CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) helps people who suffer from diabetes type 1 notice hypoglycemia easily and quickly. This method is more efficient than flash monitoring. Continuous glucose monitoring needs more time about the glucose target range. Also, it decreases the time of the same range in […]
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According to American researchers, there may be a way to improve the nerve damage in those with diabetes. Scientists from the Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine believe that their results can lead to new therapies that may be able to treat diabetic neuropathy. They are now able to understand what happens with the […]
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Diabetes can’t be explained as well as most of us would like it to be. What is known however is that some people can be more venerable, and their chances of developing diabetes can be greater due to genetics, especially if the right environment is presented. But that doesn’t mean that individuals with no family […]
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Grapefruit is a great source of one of the most important vitamins – vitamin C. However, being diagnosed with diabetes means avoiding it since it can interact with a lot of medications for managing the disease. To know if these people can or can’t consume grapefruit, they should consult with a doctor or a pharmacist. […]
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Almost everyone loves peanut butter. But, when it comes to diabetes, should people affected by this chronic illness consume it? How does it affect their blood glucose levels? Good news – peanut butter is actually beneficial for them. Peanut butter is rich in protein and unsaturated fat, and it can make an excellent nutritious addition […]
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Ever since exogenous insulin was discovered, it dramatically changed the way people could manage their diabetes. Smart insulin is an insulin that has the ability to circulate the body and release only when there is too much glucose in the system. More accurately, it registers the glucose levels in the bloodstream. It is extremely challenging […]
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We all know that sugar intake in high amounts can be disastrous for our overall health. The notorious added sugar content in products has often been associated with diseases such as heart failure, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Moreover, studies reveal that too many people already consume far too many artificial sugars. Most individuals in […]
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The pancreas is an organ located in front of the spine behind the lower part of the stomach. It has a crucial part in diabetes. This is mostly because it produces one of the most important hormones for regulating blood glucose levels, insulin. Moreover, the pancreas is important for two separate organ systems, the exocrine […]
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To keep our blood glucose in a target range, it should not be too high nor too low. In case we have diabetes or someone we know, it is important that we understand what hypoglycemia is. Hypoglycemia occurs when the blood glucose levels are very low. Typically that is less than 70 mg/dl. It is […]
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Diabetes is known as the “silent killer” of the 21 century since a lot of people are unaware that they have it. Some of its symptoms are quite mild so one might dismiss them quickly. Therefore, it’s important to know what the symptoms of diabetes are so you can treat it as soon as possible. Here […]
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